Cozy Knitted Split Neck Cowl — Free, Easy Bulky Pattern with Assembly Tips
The Knitted Split Neck Cowl is a cozy, stylish, freeform accessory that layers easily over coats or sweaters. This pattern uses bulky yarn and simple garter and stockinette sections for a soft, warm fabric. The split neck and separate garter-band give the cowl a distinctive finish — add or remove rounds to adjust width to your preference. Steam blocking is recommended to set the shape and soften the fabric.
Caption: Knitted split neck cowl in bulky yarn showing the split-neck opening and garter ridge band used for seaming.
NOTES:
This is a free form style so no gauge is provided — aim for a fabric you love.
Finished piece: Circumference 31.5” (stretches to 34”) / Width approximately 15”.
Steam blocking serves this project best.
MATERIALS:
- 2 skeins - Asylum Fibers Bulky Merino Chain Yarn — 109 yards per skein
- 12 mm 24” circular needle
- Large needle to weave ends
Stitches Used / Abbreviations:
- co – cast on (using long tail cast on method)
- bo – bind off
- k – knit
- st - stitch
COWL
CO 73 sts.
Knit 6 rows (3 garter ridges).
Row 7: Knit, place marker, join to work in the round, being careful not to twist sts.
Rounds 8–52: Knit in the round.
*** Add rounds here for a wider cowl ***
The next rows you will turn your work and stop knitting in the round when you hit the marker at the end of Round 52.
Rows 53–56: Knit (3 garter ridges).
BO. Cut yarn.
BAND
CO 10 sts.
Knit 20 rows.
BO, leaving a long tail for seaming.
Block before assembly.
ASSEMBLY
Wrap the band around the cowl where the garter ridge row openings are. Seam the band in place. Weave in all ends.